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Western Career College - Antioch - Walnut Creek
- 2157 Country Hills Drive
- Antioch, CA 94598
- OPEID College Code: 00974806
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- General Phone: (925) 522-7777
- President: Jeff Akens
- Website: www.westerncollege.com
- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Continuous
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 464
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Other Technology-Related Schools
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $100.00
- College Credits Accepted
None Available
- Applicant Considerations
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 61 | 851 | 912 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 61 (100%) | 851 (100%) | 912 (100%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 53 (87%) | 811 (95%) | 864 (95%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 99% | 85% | 4% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,634 | $1,954 | $525 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.6% | 10.3% | 15.1% |
| Number in Default | 336 | 356 | 246 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,495 | 3,426 | 1,619 |
Student Expenses for the Largest Program Offered
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| Tuition and Fees | $15,192 | $14,760 | $14,040 |
| Books and Supplies | $382 | $381 | $326 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,288 | $8,910 | $8,568 |
| Other Expenses | $3,618 | $3,528 | $3,240 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,888 | $3,780 | $3,240 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | $28,480 | $27,579 | $26,174 |
| Off Campus with Family | $19,462 | $18,921 | $17,606 |
Largest Programs Offered
| Tuition, Fees, Expenses | Program Length | Average Completion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other | $15,574 | 36 Credit Hours | 9 Months |
| Nurse, Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant | $41,459 | 65 Credit Hours | 16 Months |
| Dental Assisting | $15,569 | 36 Credit Hours | 9 Months |
| Pharmacy Technician | $24,355 | 60 Credit Hours | 15 Months |
| Criminal Justice, Safety Studies | $24,588 | 60 Credit Hours | 15 Months |
| Health Services, Allied Health, Health Sciences | $16,348 | 36 Credit Hours | 9 Months |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 464 Undergraduate: 464
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 57 Female: 407
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 57 Female: 407
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 464 Part-Time: 0
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 464 Part-Time: 0
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 8 | 2% |
| Black | 83 | 18% |
| Asian | 30 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 94 | 20% |
| White | 148 | 32% |
| Unknown | 101 | 22% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 92 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 99 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 89 | 19% |
| Ages 25-29 | 80 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 43 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 29 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 26 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 5 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.2% |
Additional Information
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 56 | 46 | 10 |
| Faculty Status | 25 | 16 | 9 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 25 | 16 | 9 |
| Primarily Instruction | 25 | 16 | 9 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 14 | 14 | - |
| Other Professionals | 1 | 1 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 16 | 15 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1 | - | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,464 (16) | $75,678 (3) | $60,645 (13) |
| Instructor | $63,464 (16) | $75,678 (3) | $60,645 (13) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,926 (16) | $61,920 (3) | $49,620 (13) |
| Instructor | $51,926 (16) | $61,920 (3) | $49,620 (13) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 52% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 53% |
| Female | 52% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 43% |
| Asian | 67% |
| Hispanic | 57% |
| White | 55% |
| Unknown | 42% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 7 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
